2016 Tesla Model S vs 2020 Dacia Sandero
Which is bigger, the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2020 Dacia Sandero?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
There is a clear gap in length here, with 2016 Tesla Model S measuring 88.2 cm longer than 2020 Dacia Sandero. You’ll feel the difference in every turn; the 2016 Tesla Model S is 18 cm wider, demanding more space in every environment than the 2020 Dacia Sandero. The 2020 Dacia Sandero gains 5.4 cm in height over the 2016 Tesla Model S, which often translates to more generous interior headroom. The extra 2.2 cm of clearance helps the 2020 Dacia Sandero feel a bit more robust in daily driving. The 2016 Tesla Model S is 35.6 cm longer in the wheelbase, putting it in a completely different category of ride and comfort when compared to the 2020 Dacia Sandero.
Measurements
Length
497 cm (+88.2)
408.8 cm
Height
144.5 cm
149.9 cm (+5.4)
Body width
196.4 cm (+18)
178.4 cm
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm (+18.2)
200.7 cm
Ground clearance
14 cm
16.2 cm (+2.2)
Wheelbase
296 cm (+35.6)
260.4 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.8 m² (+2.5)
7.3 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
497 cm
24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan
408.8 cm
6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Height
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
149.9 cm
2 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Body width
196.4 cm
13.4 cm wider than the average Sedan
178.4 cm
1.9 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width including mirrors
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
200.7 cm
1.2 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
14 cm
Same ground clearance as the average Sedan
16.2 cm
2.3 cm more ground clearance than the average Hatchback
Wheelbase
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
260.4 cm
1.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9.8 m²
1.1 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
7.3 m²
0 m² smaller footprint than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
2020 Dacia Sandero offers 328 L using the VDA method, which is average for its segment. 2016 Tesla Model S's 745 L uses the different SAE standard, and is way above average for its segment. The 2020 Dacia Sandero uses the VDA cargo capacity measurement method, making its maximum 1,108 L capacity way above average when compared to the average hatchback. The 2016 Tesla Model S uses the SAE cargo capacity measurement method, its 1,645 L capacity is way above average when compared to the average sedan.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
328 L
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,108 L
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
745 L
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,645 L
N/A
Frunk capacity
60 L
N/A
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
213.3 L per m (+66.3)
147 L per m
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
108.6 L per m² (+26.2)
82.4 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
328 L
15 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,108 L
10 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
745 L
349 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
N/A
DriveSize space efficiency
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
-1%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 1 more door(s) than the 2016 Tesla Model S, the 2020 Dacia Sandero should be more practical for those wanting to carry passengers or luggage. Both the 2020 Dacia Sandero and the 2016 Tesla Model S have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. The 2020 Dacia Sandero offers a much more effortless driving experience in cramped spaces with its 1.8 m turning circle advantage compared with 2016 Tesla Model S. The 2016 Tesla Model S is in a different weight class entirely, sitting 1,012 kg higher on the scales than the 2020 Dacia Sandero.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12.3 m (+1.8)
10.5 m
Curb weight
2,027 kg (+1,012)
1,015 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12.3 m
1.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
2,027 kg
505 kg heavier than the average Sedan
1,015 kg
238 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
-11%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
-1%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2016 Tesla Model S or 2020 Dacia Sandero fit in a standard parking space?
2016 Tesla Model S parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 39 cm per side, and length clearance is 26.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
39 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26.5 cm
2020 Dacia Sandero parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 70.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
70.5 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Tesla and Dacia documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.